Edward Bess Deep Shine Lip Gloss

August 27, 2016

Edward Bess’s cosmetic line is among my favorites and it has been for many years. I discovered his brand while browsing through a Bergdorf Goodman catalog and there was a page that showed his Lip Wardrobe which was a collection of his lipsticks and glosses at the time packaged in a beautiful sleek black box. It looked so clean and modern and there were some pinks and nudes that looked amazing. I called up the store to order some sight unseen as a quick google search showed that the store in NYC was the only place to buy them. To this day the whole experience of ordering them has left an impression on me. I still remember how amazing, professional and helpful the girls were over the phone. I told them that I saw his lipsticks in the Bergdorfs catalog but didn’t know what colors to pick and asked if they could recommend 3 to 4 items for me to order sight unseen. Just for fun, you can see my first order in this post here. As a nice follow up they sent a card in the mail with their entire line swatched on a card as a reference for me since I wasn’t able to see the entire line in person. The whole experience left such an impression and that was the start of my love affair with Edward Bess’s line. I didn’t meet him in person until years later when he launched his line at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills but we clicked instantly. This past summer I was thrilled to finally see his counter in person at Bergdorf Goodman which was truly the highlight of my trip. I feel incredibly lucky to have had lunch with him at one of his favorite cafes in the city. Quick peek of us taking selfies here.

I have a review of all the colors in his Deep Shine Lip Gloss ($32 each for.2 fl oz/5.9 ml). It took me a while to post this because a few of his glosses had been sold out for a few weeks and I had used up some of his colors so did not have them all to swatch. I know many of you may not be able to get to a counter easily to see these in person I wanted to create a comprehensive post as a reference for those who want to order sight unseen. At this time you can find his lip gloss at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-A-Porter and Edward Bess. There are some stores and boutiques internationally that carry his line as well, check his website for the full updated list.

First a look at his counter in NYC:

There are eight shades of Deep Shine Lip Gloss at the moment. They are all non-shimmers and are fig scented. They have sheer to medium finish in terms of pigment and look very natural on the lips. The texture is slightly thick and sticky which may sound unappealing but they feel really nice on the lips and the consistency makes it so these stay put on the lips. You can layer for more color but overall finish is medium-sheer. I personally like most of these layered on top of his lipsticks or a liner because they add the best kind of shine and sheen to enhance a lipstick color. I’ve swatched them on bare lips though so you can see how the color looks by themselves. What I like best about the lighter colors is that they are smooth and aren’t patchy – many pale colors look patchy on my bare lips and need liner or lipstick to make them work. All of these colors work for me.

Bottom line I love them all and I highly recommend. I almost always have at least one in my purse or makeup bag. I probably wear Lover’s Desire and Nude Satin the most. If you don’t like sticky at all these may be a bit too thick for your taste. Even though some of the colors are on the sheer side, I find that they have enough pigment to wear on their own. His lipliner in Natural is a must and works with a wide range of colors if you need a suggestion for something to wear underneath. The fig scent is to die for. I’ve been working on swatching his lipsticks too (another love). Those were also sold out at a number of places for a few weeks but just popped up back in stock online. Keep in mind that September is a big month for beauty events so you may want to wait a few weeks to splurge.

My name is Eileen and I am a Besstie! 🙂 You don't get razzle-dazzle, ketchy collections, or here-today-gone-tomorrow trendiness with EB. What you get is understated chic and refined elegance that makes for timeless classics. The first time I encountered Edward's eponymous line was on a trip to NY. His boxed lipstick collection had just come out. I just couldn't believe that such a young man–a kid if you will–could have such a sophisticated approach to makeup. I took one look at his lipstick collection and bought the boxed set. There's been no looking back 🙂 His lipsticks are superb cult classics and his glosses are the perfect accompaniment although they also are brilliant when used all on their own. Over the years I've purchased many different gloss shades, but the three I have repurchased are Nude Satin, Wild Passion, and Amor. I like what you said about Amor. Many women shy away from red because they fear making such a strong statement, but when you have a transparent, soft red like Amor, no one need fear that their lips will overpower the rest of their look. It's a beautifully executed red that flatters and enhances but doesn't dominate. Edward Bess in a word? Classic!

Thank you so much for all your detailed reviews! I love your blog and have been following since around 2011-12! These glosses look amazing. I'm wondering how they compare in terms of texture to the Huggable glass by Mac. I'm not a fan of Mac's lipglass formula (too sticky) but love the huggable glass (less sticky) and many of the colors were perfect for me. I've already used up a lot and can't repurchase since they were limited edition. I've been searching for something similar and these seem like they might be perfect color and texture wise!

I will echo you both. Edward Bess has an incredible gift for color and texture that flatters the face of a woman of any age. I too discovered his range at Bergdorfs about 8 years ago. The products I chose then, (including French Lace to wear over Rose Demure), I have since repurchased. Nude Satin is going in my cart!

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Nemo, I think you nailed it with your comment. If you look at pictures of Lucia Pica she has rosey skin with light bright eyes and each lipstick looks gorgeous on her. Stylelobster on youtube and Gooroobeauty also look great wearing this collection. I applaud Chanel for bringing red to the fore because a lot of women get self conscious about wearing it when they shouldn't but of course it's not going to suit everyone. Frances

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